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In 2006 I enjoyed the opportunity to design a home in the Seattle Street of Dreams, Casa Montecito.  For a designer this is a dream and labor of love. It represents a major commitment of time and creative energy. Over a period of 10 months I worked daily with a tribe of talented people who listened to my ideas and translated the design I created for the developer into a coherent, inviting home. Casa Montecito can be seen in multiple views on my website: http://faithsheridan.com.

In the early summer  of that year Robert Kaindl  found me amid the construction. He offered his glass creations for possible inclusion.  Once I saw them I was awestruck.  They were incredible works of art and absolutely the perfect art object to communicate my design.

Casa Montecito Salon

That’s how I came to meet Robert Kaindl who is an amazing, energertic and visionary glass artist.  I am so pleased to share him and his work in this post.  His work is breathtaking, inspiring and memorable.  You want to make it the focal point and inspiration of a design project. 

Robert is passionate about glass.  You appreciate that when you see the tremendous range of his glass artistry.  In February, 2009 Robert installed 4 dazzling chandeliers in the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Robert Kaindl for the Four Seasons Beverly Hills

See information about that project on his  website: http://robertkaindl.com/

Earlier this month, Robert announced a collaboration with Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in conjunction with InCircle, their customer loyalty program.

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Inevitably, there comes that day when your teenager declares “I hate my room. Why can’t I get new furniture and paint my walls the way all my friends’ rooms look?”

Maybe your fifteen-year-old daughter wants a shabby chic bedroom with faded old chintz sofa and curtains. Or maybe she would prefer a retro look with bright colors and some of your old 70s album covers on the wall.  Is your son a sports fan or does he prefer music? Outgoing or more reserved? Perhaps your son wants his room to look like a basketball court or maybe graffiti is more his style.

Regardless, it is important to remember that it’s their own space, and the decor needs to reflect their personality and desire to be independent.

In both these images, bedding captures the transformation. Bedding is a very personal choice for your teenager. He might want an animal print bedspread or something in black velvet. Or she might like retro 70’s bright flowers on her sheets. This is a great way to add color and personality to a room without making any permanent changes to the walls.

Adding accents will give the room more interest and personality. A few fun ideas for accent items include funky chairs, pillows, area rugs and wall art. This is where your teenager can really make the bedroom an expression of his or her personality so encourage them to pick things they are really into.

Let me know what changes you are making to your teens bedroom.  More tips.

Tags: design, Faith Sheridan, Portland, Seattle, teen bedroom
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Three themes for the bath; how do you interpret your bath?

The Classic bath includes a chandelier, seating, a neutral rug, mosaic tile and personalization.

How about the Fresh bath? Simply elegant marble tilework, brass sconces, daylight lit bathtub,  freestanding washstand, and a canvas covered classic chair create the elements of this style.

Finally a Natural bath-freestanding tub, side table for book or drink, mosaic vessel sink, botanical art.

More ideas for small bathrooms

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Albert Sack is himself an icon of the American antiques business.  Known for his integrity, sagely advise, friendly demeanor and expert eye, he is still actively involved in the American decorative arts community – and still routinely consulted by individuals and collectors  needing the advice or assistance of this top authority of American Antiques.

All Items From Hickory Chair

4601-84 Baltimore Sofa from Albert Sack’s archive collection shown in Sable finish with a custom stripe silk fabric application; 6482-70 Lancaster Side Table shown with a Tiger Maple finish base and Sable finish top; 2581-20 Bristol Coffee Table shown in Silver Leaf;  2602-23 Oxford Chair (foreground) shown in cream leather.

Sack’s collaboration with Hickory Chair to design and produce a collection of versatile, Federal-Style introductions that translate our nation’s proud heritage of perfectly proportioned and passionately crafted furniture for modern interiors has without a doubt been a true and inspiring success.

If you are seeking something special to cherish for years to come and as others say, “fresh-faced classics, the offspring of antiques, but reborn with modern finishes, colors and details”, then the Albert Sacks collection from Hickory Chair is for you.

Always eager to hear from you, so please send a comment.  Is this collection a keeper for you? Faith

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For over half a century, Jack Lenor Larsen has
held a preeminent position in this country as a
textile designer.

My fascination as a designer and appreciation as a textile lover is consummated with Larsen Textiles. They never fail to grab my attention and desire to share with clients who too love artistically rich fabrics.

The archive of the Jack Lenor Larsen textile company reveals time and again that the driving force behind this influential company has always been the principal that art need not be separated into high (or fine) art and low art (or craft).

The Larsen Design Studio creates  modern, artistic fabrics for interior use, yet their innovations with handwovens, batiks and fabrics in scale with modern architecture have changed the industry.

Artistic and technical explorations are the cornerstones that have kept the company on the front edge of the market for half a century.

Founded in 1952, Larsen’s first decade was a time of extraordinary growth and diversification. Initially known for their use of natural fibers and handwoven textiles, they soon learned to use power looms in ingenious ways to maintain the integrity of the design and meet the growing demand for their fabrics.

A Look at Larsen Textiles

The 1970s proved to be a decade of transition away from the boldness of the 50s and 60s to the subtle elegance of the 80s and 90s. After Larsen’s acquisition of Thaibok Fabrics in 1972, silk became an increasingly important aspect of their line. Larsen designers also explored the potential of extra-wide fabrics that could be used for seamless wall and window coverings.

Acquired by Cowtan and Tout in 1997, Larsen Textiles carries the Larsen tradition of technical innovation and design excellence into the 21st century. Casements continue to be an important part of the line, with an emphasis on the strength and elegance of linen and the possibilities of synthetic materials. There is a renewed interest in the design of wallcoverings to complement the fabric line.

For over half a century, Jack Lenor Larsen has held a preeminent position in this country as a textile designer. The“Larsen Look” was created, to a great extent, by the designer’s innovative experiments with sheer or reflective fabrics utilizing an understated palette of natural and neutral fibers: they were a perfect complement to the spare and restrained simplicity of modern architecture.

The hand and the eye of Jack Lenor Larsen are also intrinsic to all of his designs and his collections. “If we can learn to see with our hands and feel with our eyes as he does, we can more fully enjoy the creativity of the artist and the collector.” Jennifer Renzi http://nymag.com/homedesign/fall2007/39599/

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